MSPs Overcome Small Hurdles to Raise The Bar
by Adam Stuflick on Jul 22, 2020 5:30:00 AM
Managed Service Providers face a series of challenges when they are first getting started, and I often see their team members reaching out to more experienced colleagues for advice. Honestly, that is a great idea. But there is one concerning trend that I’ve noticed again and again whi …
Latest Trends in Managed Service Providers
by Sean Curiel on Jun 30, 2020 1:44:26 PM
Organizations that partner with a managed service provider have become an inspiration for companies that have yet to discover the wonders of this management solution, including the integration of process, personal prowess, and technology to deliver and reinforce a business’s services …
The Cost of Self-Hosting VS. Managed Hosting for MSPs
by Sean Curiel on May 26, 2020 1:48:24 PM
IT providers continually modify their environments to improve services for their clients. When it comes to offering backup & disaster recovery as a managed service, those changes can be significant. The costs to the MSP will be determined by not only hardware and software but also …
Differentiate Your Online Backup Service from Competitors
by Adam Stuflick on Feb 21, 2020 4:45:00 AM
Working on the frontlines with MSPs, I am constantly coming across inspirational success stories and taking note of the specific steps they took to arrive at their goals. Some have grown from a one-person shop into a trusted regional provider, while others have carved out a profitable …
7 Steps to Switch Revenue Models from VAR to MSP
by Sean Curiel on Nov 20, 2019 5:00:00 AM
You’ve decided to add managed services to your portfolio, or even transform your entire business model from a traditional value-added reseller (VAR) to a managed service provider (MSP). This isn’t a small shift—it touches almost every part of your organization and naturally requires t …
5 Reasons to Offer Backup as a Service for VARs and MSPs
by Sean Curiel on Oct 15, 2019 2:38:26 PM
Value-added resellers (VARs) worldwide are currently grappling with the strategic decision of whether to add Backup as a Service to their portfolio. This new offering would mark a significant shift for many VARs, as it would be their first foray into managed services and recurring-rev …
Backup Basic Needs: Three Key Tenets
by Mike Andrews on Jan 19, 2018 5:30:45 AM
Growing up a Cold War kid and being part of a family whose typical weekend activities included camping and fishing in the great outdoors, I was no stranger to the term “Basic Needs”. Basic needs represent the minimum that we need to survive:
The Importance of a Hybrid Backup Strategy for Dental Offices
by Josefine.Fouarge on Aug 3, 2016 9:36:14 AM
When going to the dentist, your thoughts are on cleaning, cavities, and how to make the process as painless as possible. Healthcare institutions of all types store critical information like addresses and financial information. Dental providers are challenged with making sure these fil …
How can you determine if your customers need backup?
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 16, 2016 9:12:53 AM
Service providers and reselling partners have a wide variety of clients they serve on a regular basis. As such, each customer will be looking for something different, and not all solutions are beneficial for every organization's needs. For this reason, it will be critical for you to c …
Why specialization can strengthen VAR partnerships
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 9, 2016 8:21:06 AM
Small and medium-sized businesses make the best IT decisions possible, taking into account their available resources. At times, limited staff, experience, funding, or other constraints may make it difficult to effectively implement technology solutions that are complex or require indu …
